Brussels, 24 April 2018 – The year 2017 saw two new and related trends in EU car registrations: an increase in CO2 emissions coupled with a rise in petrol sales, according to new data from the European Environment Agency (EEA) and the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). According to the figures published by the EEA… Continue reading Press Releases – CO2 from new cars up as petrol overtakes diesel, 2017 data shows
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After mass layoffs at Ohio plant, UAW gives GM greenlight to hire lower-paid temps
After mass layoffs at Ohio plant, UAW gives GM greenlight to hire lower-paid temps By Tim Rivers24 April 2018 Within days of announcing the elimination of an entire shift and 1,500 jobs at the giant Lordstown, Ohio assembly plant, General Motors announced that its subsidiary, known as the Lordstown GM Subsystems Manufacturing LLC, will… Continue reading After mass layoffs at Ohio plant, UAW gives GM greenlight to hire lower-paid temps
Marchionne’s Exit Puts Fiat Chrysler in Play for Merger Deal
Sergio Marchionne spent the last 14 years transforming Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV through a series of spinoffs and mergers from a near-bankrupt Italian conglomerate into the best-performing U.S. automaker. His pending exit may open the door for the next big deal. Marchionne, 65, is set to start his final year as chief executive officer after… Continue reading Marchionne’s Exit Puts Fiat Chrysler in Play for Merger Deal
Volvo, FCA, PSA and Jaguar In Talks To Join IONITY, Tesla Too
39 M BY MARK KANE The IONITY ultra fast charging network, launched in Europe by BMW, Daimler, Ford, Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche, soon could be reinforced by more automakers. IONITY fast charging station in Brohltal-Ost, Germany (source: electrive.com) The idea of 400 stations (with about six 350 kW charging stalls each, on average) by the… Continue reading Volvo, FCA, PSA and Jaguar In Talks To Join IONITY, Tesla Too
Aston Martin’s e-Lagonda to challenge Rolls-Royce and Bentley “duopoly”
Andy Palmer: “In powertrain technology, we want to keep complete control over our V12 engine, and we want to keep control of the electrical motor because we think this is important going forward.” Andy Palmer, CEO of Aston Martin reveals how the British sports car maker aims to be the first luxury car maker to… Continue reading Aston Martin’s e-Lagonda to challenge Rolls-Royce and Bentley “duopoly”
China to phase out auto joint ventures equity cap
A new Ferrari 488 Pista on display during the 88th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland. [Photo/IC] China will phase out the equity cap on automotive joint ventures by 2022, with the cap on manufacturers of new energy vehicles and special-use vehicles to be removed later this year, according to the National Development and… Continue reading China to phase out auto joint ventures equity cap
Diesel fuel economy gives Ford F-150 new edge
Ford F-150 is delivering another first – its all-new 3.0-liter Power Stroke diesel engine targeted to return an EPA-estimated rating of 30 mpg highway (Photo: Ford) In its never-ending quest to keep the F-150 America’s best-selling pickup, Ford Motor Co. has a new idea: diesel fuel. The Blue Oval company says its new 3.0-liter Power… Continue reading Diesel fuel economy gives Ford F-150 new edge
Mercedes-Powered Volvos Possible Thanks To Geely Investment
Daimler might even take over a portion of Volvo. Now that Geely chairman Li Shufu is the largest single shareholder in Daimler, there’s a strong possibility that the two firms could cooperate on tech development. According to the German business publication Manager Magazin, the partnership could even extend to Daimler buying a small stake in Volvo,… Continue reading Mercedes-Powered Volvos Possible Thanks To Geely Investment
Porsche Flex Drive: una esclusiva formula di noleggio per i clienti Porsche in Italia
PADOVA, Italia, April 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Dopo 3 mesi di sperimentazione Porsche Italia lancia ufficialmente Porsche Flex Drive, il servizio è disponibile in oltre il 50 % dei Centri Porsche italiani Porsche Italia estende l’offerta dell’innovativo servizio destinato a clienti che cercano la massima flessibilità e comodità nell’utilizzo della propria Porsche. Porsche Flex Drive_911… Continue reading Porsche Flex Drive: una esclusiva formula di noleggio per i clienti Porsche in Italia
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera name revealed for Vanquish replacement
Aston Martin has revealed that its next flagship Super GT will be called DBS Superleggera, and will be revealed in full in the second quarter of 2018. Replacing the Vanquish S, the DBS Superleggera resurrects the DBS nameplate. Most recently the name was used on Aston’s hardcore take on the DB9, though Aston is keen… Continue reading Aston Martin DBS Superleggera name revealed for Vanquish replacement